Find out how popular the last name Rippeth is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rippeth.

Rippeth, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rippeth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rippeth in America

Rippeth is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rippeth surname appeared 143 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rippeth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rippeth to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rippeth

The surname Rippeth has its origins in England, where it first appeared in the late 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "rip," meaning "to reap" or "to harvest," and was likely an occupational name given to a reaper or harvester.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rippeth can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1201, where a certain William Rippeth is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in northern England by the early 13th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Rippeth was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire, where agricultural communities thrived. In these areas, the name may have been associated with landowners or individuals responsible for overseeing the harvest on large estates.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Rippeth was John Rippeth, a wealthy landowner from Cheshire. Records from the era indicate that he was involved in various property transactions and held considerable influence in the region.

Another historical reference to the name Rippeth can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, where a Thomas Rippeth is listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial stronghold in northern England by the early 14th century.

Over the centuries, the surname Rippeth has undergone various spelling variations, such as Rippath, Rippith, and Rippethe. These variations were common during a time when standardized spelling was not yet established, and the name was often recorded according to its phonetic pronunciation.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Rippeth throughout history are:

1. William Rippeth (c. 1450 - 1522), a prominent merchant from York who was involved in the city's thriving wool trade.
2. Elizabeth Rippeth (1602 - 1674), a Quaker preacher and author from Lancashire, known for her religious writings and advocacy for nonviolence.
3. Robert Rippeth (1715 - 1789), a respected farmer and landowner from Cheshire, who played a significant role in the local community.
4. Mary Rippeth (1825 - 1901), a pioneering educator from Yorkshire, who established several schools for underprivileged children in the region.
5. Samuel Rippeth (1879 - 1952), a renowned architect from Lancashire, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the Art Deco movement.

While the surname Rippeth may have evolved over time and spread to various parts of England, its origins can be traced back to the agricultural communities of northern England, where it was likely an occupational name associated with the important task of harvesting crops.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rippeth

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rippeth.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rippeth was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rippeth has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rippeth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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